The Mountain Garden StoryWalk

The Mountain Garden has become a small haven for thriving wildlife together with locally provenanced species of plants, shrubs and trees that grow in mountains today.

The cultivation of the garden by our ranger service over the years has led to some not so common visitors becoming year-round residents.

Enjoy a guided walk through the garden and learn about the local plants, birds and wildlife that surround you.

The Mountain Garden is also home to the highest working phone box in the UK. Before the days of mobile phones, this was the only way to reach emergency services if there had been an accident on the mountain. The iconic red phone box, which is still operational to this day, is located on the top terrace of the mountain garden.

Want to become a ‘local hero’ and surprise your friends? Call the phone box on 01479 861209.

Following your visit to the Mountain Garden, return to the cosy Cas Bar and sample three different Cairngorm gins with tasting notes.

Many of the botanicals in the gins have been inspired by the local area and some of which naturally thrive in the wild garden.

Afterwards browse our Mountain Shop for some Cairngorm Mountain souvenirs including a range of Cairngorm Gin gift packs.